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Calculated Shard: 175 (from laksa177)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa175.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://whdh.com/news/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://whdh.com/news/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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This\n \nincludes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazon\n \npreviously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel.\nExpanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and \nbeefing up its own shipping network\n. FedEx and UPS have been struggling to \nkeep up with growing demand\n. Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and \nbought stakes in two delivery airlines.\nThe online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms.\nThe company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned.\nThe company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to \nbecome more environmentally friendly.\nFor the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date.\n(Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)\nJoin our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy\/#content)\n\n[![Boston News, Weather, Sports \\| WHDH 7News](https:\/\/whdh.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sunbeam\/assets\/images\/logo-whdh.svg) ![Boston News, Weather, Sports \\| WHDH 7News](https:\/\/whdh.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sunbeam\/assets\/images\/logo-mobile.svg) Boston News, Weather, Sports \\| WHDH 7News](https:\/\/whdh.com\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy\/)\n  - [Local](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/local\/)\n  - [Regional](https:\/\/whdh.com\/regional\/)\n  - [On Air Live Stream](https:\/\/whdh.com\/on-air-live-stream\/)\n  - [Breaking News Live Stream](https:\/\/whdh.com\/live-stream-1\/)\n  - [US & World](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/us-world\/)\n  - [7 Investigates](https:\/\/whdh.com\/7-investigates\/)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/politics\/)\n  - [Entertainment](https:\/\/whdh.com\/entertainment\/)\n  - [Must See](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/must-see\/)\n  - [Area Traffic](https:\/\/whdh.com\/area-traffic\/)\n  - [Solve It 7](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/specials\/solve-it\/)\n  - [7News Team](https:\/\/whdh.com\/7news-team\/)\n  - [7News on Social Media](https:\/\/whdh.com\/7news-on-social-media\/)\n- [Weather](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy\/)\n  - [7 Day Forecast](https:\/\/whdh.com\/weather\/)\n  - [Video Forecast](http:\/\/whdh.com\/weather\/#watch-forecast)\n  - [Interactive Radar](https:\/\/whdh.com\/radar\/)\n  - [Weather Blog](http:\/\/whdh.com\/weather\/#watch-forecast)\n  - [Watches and Warnings](https:\/\/whdh.com\/watches-and-warnings\/)\n- [Closings](http:\/\/whdh.com\/school-closings\/)\n  - [Storm Closings & Delays](http:\/\/whdh.com\/storm-closings-delays\/)\n  - [How to register your school\/organization for closings and delays](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/how-to-sign-your-schoolorganization-up-for-closings-and-delays\/)\n- [Sports](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy\/)\n  - [All sports](https:\/\/whdh.com\/sports\/)\n  - [Red Sox](https:\/\/whdh.com\/sports\/red-sox\/)\n  - [Patriots](https:\/\/whdh.com\/sports\/patriots\/)\n  - [Bruins](https:\/\/whdh.com\/sports\/bruins\/)\n  - [Celtics](https:\/\/whdh.com\/sports\/celtics\/)\n- […](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy\/)\n  - [CW56](https:\/\/whdh.com\/cw56\/)\n  - [Channel 7 Foundation](https:\/\/whdh.com\/channel-7-foundation\/)\n  - [Community Calendar](https:\/\/whdh.com\/community-calendar\/)\n  - [Real Estate Update](http:\/\/lamacchiarealty.com\/weeklyupdates\/)\n  - [Internships](https:\/\/whdh.com\/internships\/)\n  - [Employment Opportunities](https:\/\/workforcenow.adp.com\/mascsr\/default\/mdf\/recruitment\/recruitment.html?cid=98ee1d05-8caf-4103-a231-16c2e719c434&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US)\n  - [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/whdh.com\/advertise-with-us\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/whdh.com\/contact-us\/)\n  - [News Tips](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news-tips\/)\n  - [Mobile Apps](https:\/\/whdh.com\/mobile-apps\/)\n  - [WHDH TV Listings](https:\/\/whdh.com\/tv-listings\/)\n  - [CW56 TV Listing](https:\/\/whdh.com\/cw56-tv-listing\/)\n\n[Live](https:\/\/whdh.com\/on-air-live-stream\/)\n\n![Search](https:\/\/whdh.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sunbeam\/assets\/svg\/icon-magnifying-glass.svg) ![Search Close](https:\/\/whdh.com\/wp-content\/themes\/sunbeam\/assets\/svg\/arrow-close.svg)\n\n# Amazon expanding free return policy\n***\nBy [CNN](https:\/\/whdh.com\/author\/cnn\/ \"Posts by CNN\")\n\nDecember 19, 2019\n\nShare\n\n(CNN) — Amazon is expanding its free return program as the holiday shopping season comes to a close.\n\nThe company is letting shoppers return “millions of items” sold and fulfilled by Amazon for free. Thisincludes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazonpreviously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel.\n\nExpanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and [beefing up its own shipping network](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/12\/16\/tech\/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments\/index.html). FedEx and UPS have been struggling to [keep up with growing demand](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/12\/16\/tech\/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments\/index.html). Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and [bought stakes in two delivery airlines.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2018\/12\/04\/investing\/ups-fedex-amazon-morgan-stanley-report\/index.html)\n\nThe online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms.\n\nThe company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned.\n\nThe company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to [become more environmentally friendly.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/09\/19\/business\/amazon-employee-climate-change-walkout\/index.html)\n\nFor the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date.\n\n*(Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)*\n\n**Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox**\n\n### Trending\n- [7WEATHER: Mild Monday](https:\/\/whdh.com\/weather\/#watch-forecast)\n- [Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/nestle-says-413793-kitkat-candy-bars-stolen-en-route-from-italy-to-poland\/)\n- [First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/first-submarine-named-after-massachusetts-joins-the-navy-fleet\/)\n- [2 Mass. residents among 3 killed in sightseeing helicopter crash in Hawaii](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news\/2-mass-residents-among-3-killed-in-sightseeing-helicopter-crash-in-hawaii\/)\n\nWHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56  \n Sunbeam Television Corp  \n 7 Bulfinch Place  \n Boston, MA 02114  \n News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS  \n Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK\n\nJoin us\n\n- [Mobile Apps](https:\/\/whdh.com\/mobile-apps\/)\n- [News Tips](https:\/\/whdh.com\/news-tips\/)\n- [WHDH TV Listings](https:\/\/whdh.com\/tv-listings\/)\n- [CW56 TV Listing](https:\/\/whdh.com\/cw56-tv-listing\/)\n- [Community Calendar](https:\/\/whdh.com\/community-calendar\/)\n- [Channel 7 Foundation](https:\/\/whdh.com\/channel-7-foundation\/)\n\n- [Advertise With Us](https:\/\/whdh.com\/advertise-with-us\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/whdh.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Internships](https:\/\/whdh.com\/internships\/)\n- [Employment Opportunities](https:\/\/workforcenow.adp.com\/mascsr\/default\/mdf\/recruitment\/recruitment.html?cid=98ee1d05-8caf-4103-a231-16c2e719c434&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/whdh.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms of Service](https:\/\/whdh.com\/terms-of-service\/)\n\n- [Children’s Programming](https:\/\/whdh.com\/childrens-programming\/)\n- [Closed Captioning Concerns](https:\/\/whdh.com\/closed-captioning-concerns\/)\n- [EEO Public File](https:\/\/whdh.com\/eeo-public-file\/)\n- [WHDH FCC Public File](https:\/\/publicfiles.fcc.gov\/tv-profile\/WHDH)\n- [WLVI FCC Public File](https:\/\/publicfiles.fcc.gov\/tv-profile\/WLVI)\n\nAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2026 WHDH-TV. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. The public may view the reports by going to [WHDH.com](http:\/\/whdh.com\/) and clicking on \"FCC Public File\", or by visiting the FCC's website at [FCC.org](http:\/\/www.fcc.org\/). For more information on this site, please read our [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/whdh.com\/privacy-policy), and [Terms of Service](https:\/\/whdh.com\/terms-of-service).","attrs_readable_markdown":"(CNN) — Amazon is expanding its free return program as the holiday shopping season comes to a close.\n\nThe company is letting shoppers return “millions of items” sold and fulfilled by Amazon for free. Thisincludes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazonpreviously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel.\n\nExpanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and [beefing up its own shipping network](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/12\/16\/tech\/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments\/index.html). FedEx and UPS have been struggling to [keep up with growing demand](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/12\/16\/tech\/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments\/index.html). Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and [bought stakes in two delivery airlines.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2018\/12\/04\/investing\/ups-fedex-amazon-morgan-stanley-report\/index.html)\n\nThe online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms.\n\nThe company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned.\n\nThe company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to [become more environmentally friendly.](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/09\/19\/business\/amazon-employee-climate-change-walkout\/index.html)\n\nFor the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date.\n\n*(Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)*\n\n**Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox**","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

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4. Spam/Ban Check

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5. Seen Status Check

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INDEXABLE

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URL	https://whdh.com/news/amazon-expanding-free-return-policy/
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First Indexed	2020-11-03 01:14:32 (5 years ago)
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Meta Title	Amazon expanding free return policy - Boston News, Weather, Sports \| WHDH 7News
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Boilerpipe Text	(CNN) — Amazon is expanding its free return program as the holiday shopping season comes to a close. The company is letting shoppers return “millions of items” sold and fulfilled by Amazon for free. This includes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazon previously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel. Expanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and beefing up its own shipping network . FedEx and UPS have been struggling to keep up with growing demand . Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and bought stakes in two delivery airlines. The online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms. The company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned. The company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to become more environmentally friendly. For the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date. (Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox
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The company is letting shoppers return “millions of items” sold and fulfilled by Amazon for free. Thisincludes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazonpreviously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel. Expanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and [beefing up its own shipping network](https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/16/tech/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments/index.html). FedEx and UPS have been struggling to [keep up with growing demand](https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/16/tech/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments/index.html). Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and [bought stakes in two delivery airlines.](https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/04/investing/ups-fedex-amazon-morgan-stanley-report/index.html) The online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms. The company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned. The company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to [become more environmentally friendly.](https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/19/business/amazon-employee-climate-change-walkout/index.html) For the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date. (Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) 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Readable Markdown	(CNN) — Amazon is expanding its free return program as the holiday shopping season comes to a close. The company is letting shoppers return “millions of items” sold and fulfilled by Amazon for free. Thisincludes electronics, kitchen appliances and household items that weigh under 50 pounds. Amazonpreviously only allowed free returns on shoes, bedding and apparel. Expanding the return policy is the result of the company’s growing logistics network, Amazon said in a press release. It has been working on speeding up delivery times and [beefing up its own shipping network](https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/16/tech/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments/index.html). FedEx and UPS have been struggling to [keep up with growing demand](https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/16/tech/amazon-prime-fedex-ground-shipments/index.html). Amazon has recently bolstered its air division and [bought stakes in two delivery airlines.](https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/04/investing/ups-fedex-amazon-morgan-stanley-report/index.html) The online retailer said there are now more than 18,000 physical return points across the United States, including Amazon stores such as 4-Star and Books, select Whole Foods locations, roughly 1,000 Kohl’s stores and at more than 10,000 UPS stores. It also has nearly 1,000 Amazon Hub spots, which are self-service locker rooms. The company also reiterated it “label-free and box-free” return program at nearly 6,000 locations, which includes Kohl’s, some Whole Foods locations and the UPS Store. Customers show a QR code to a store associate after starting the return online or in the app and then the employee ships the package back to Amazon for free. Refunds are usually credited within two hours of the item being returned. The company claims the label-free initiative, which launched in July, is part of its broader initiative to [become more environmentally friendly.](https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/19/business/amazon-employee-climate-change-walkout/index.html) For the holidays, Amazon is allowing returns on purchase made between November 1 and December 31 to be completed by January 31, 2020. Amazon typically allows returns within 30 days of the purchase date. (Copyright (c) 2026 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox
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